🌐 WAVES 2025: India's First Global Audio-Visual and Entertainment Summit

🌐 WAVES 2025: India's First Global Audio-Visual and Entertainment Summit India is making significant strides in the global media and entertainment industry with the inauguration of WAVES 2025, the country's first World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated this landmark event on May 1, 2025, at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. ​ Mid-day +2 Mid-day +2 Wikipedia +2 Wikipedia 🎯 What is WAVES 2025? WAVES 2025 is a four-day summit aiming to position India as a global hub for media, entertainment, and digital innovation. The event encompasses various segments, including films, OTT platforms, gaming, comics, digital media, artificial intelligence (AI), AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality), and broadcasting technologies. ​ Mid-day The summit operates under the theme “Connecting Creators, Connecting Countries,” reflecting India's commitment to fostering international collaboration in the creative sector. ​ Mid-day +1 Wikipedia +1 🌟 Significance of the Summit WAVES 2025 aligns with PM Modi’s vision of combining creativity, technology, and talent to boost India's creative economy. By bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers, the summit seeks to enhance intellectual property protection, encourage innovation, and strengthen industry collaboration. ​ Mid-day +1 Wikipedia +1 Wikipedia The event is expected to attract significant investment, foster skill development, and showcase India as a business-friendly destination for global partnerships in the media and entertainment sector. ​ Wikipedia 🗓️ Event Details Dates: May 1–4, 2025 Venue: Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai Theme: “Connecting Creators, Connecting Countries”​ The Realty Today +2 Wikipedia +2 Conde Nast Traveller +2 Mid-day WAVES 2025 represents a pivotal moment for India's creative industries, signaling the country's readiness to play a leading role on the global stage. By integrating technology and creativity, India aims to unlock new opportunities and drive growth in the media and entertainment sector.​ Wikipedia If you're interested in more details about WAVES 2025 or other trending events in India, feel free to ask!